Candles Of Hope PDF Download

Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. Desmond Tutu. A stop sign, a radio broadcast, and a box of crayons. Innocent items of everyday life, one would say. In this telling, however, when brought together these items have the power to save lives. Meet Jill. There was little to no hope she would survive, let alone wake from the coma. She had been an athletic, overachieving, popular teen. Her family was loving and well regarded in the community. She had everything going for her...until the instant the deafening silence stopped it all. Meet Sharon. The farm was about to be ripped from them. Only a miracle would save them from the plight of homelessness. Meet Mary. As a throw away, there was little chance she'd ever mount to anything. When she decided it was time she did, she never looked back. Excerpted from Mary's journal: "Every morning as I traverse Sunrise Trail, I'm reminded of just how fortunate I am for having been lost behind a dumpster so that I could find my way here. Not only do I now have the opportunity, but I also have the responsibility to share hope with these girls who struggle with darkness every day, just like I did. It is such a blessing to give these girls a place where they can sleep without fear, have healthy meals, and learn how it feels to trust people who deserve their trust. Most importantly, what a special moment it is when, for the first time in their precious lives, they trust and believe in themselves. The incredible human beings who work here love this place as much as I do. Without fail, these marvelous people always find just the right path through the asphalt jungle to the girl hidden beneath even the most securely worn mask of bravado." This work of "faction" is loosely based on facts from my life that were difficult for me to face. I've blurred the harshness of reality in order to tell a story of triumph, perseverance, and trust. This is a story of hope.